Offshore Installation Manager in Edinburgh

Job Description

Offshore Installation Manager for a major offshore wind project in Scotland\n\nMain responsibilities\n\nLead the execution delivery for Transport & Installation (T&I) campaign of export cables, including load-out, transport, cable laying, burial, pull-ins, and termination/testing.\n * Lead and coordinate offshore installation teams and contractor personnel on cable lay vessels, trenching vessels, and support craft.\n * Oversee the safe marine transport of cables and equipment from storage/load-out ports to the offshore site, ensuring compliance with handling procedures and marine warranty requirements.\n * Ensure the T&I contractor executes the works in line with the Installation Procedure, method statements, risk assessments, and project schedule.\n * Proactively secure interfaces to related work packages to de-risk package scope.\n * Monitor marine coordination, DP operations, and vessel performance throughout all offshore operations.\n * Manage interface and sequencing with other offshore scopes (e.g., foundations, offshore substations, array cables).\n * Uphold and enforce HSE standards, including Permit to Work (PTW), toolbox talks, emergency drills, and incident reporting.\n * Drive progress tracking and reporting (daily progress reports, KPI monitoring, HSE reporting) to the onshore execution team.\n * Support offshore readiness reviews, walk-to-work (W2W) planning, weather windows assessments, and marine operations planning.\n * Be accountable for offshore execution risk management and mitigation measures in line with the project risk register.Skills\n\nCertification in GWO (Global Wind Organization) training, BOSIET, or equivalent offshore safety training is .\n * Proficiency in project management tools and software.\n Experience/Knowledge\n * Significant experience in offshore wind farm installation, particularly in export cable transport and installation (T&I).\n * Proven track record as an Offshore Installation Manager, Cable Package Rep, or similar offshore leadership role.\n * Certified for offshore work: BOSIET / GWO, OGUK / ENG1 medical, and relevant STCW or marine safety certifications.\n * Strong technical knowledge of subsea cable handling, vessel operations (DP2/DP3), and marine logistics.\n * Familiar with marine warranty surveyor (MWS) requirements, load-out operations, and offshore project documentation.\n * Solid understanding of HSE regulations, CDM, LOLER, PUWER, and environmental controls.\n * Effective communicator and leader with excellent organizational and coordination skills.\n * Willingness to work on a rotational offshore schedule (e.g., 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off).\n * Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Marine Operations, or a related technical discipline is a plus